The following table shows the possible elements of a report in the order they would usually occur. The essential elements (introduction, body, conclusion, and reference list) are shown in red and bold in the table on the next page.
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Formal reports contain three major components. The front matter of a formal report includes a title page, cover letter, table of contents, table of illustrations, and an abstract or executive summary. The text of the report is its core and contains an introduction, discussion and recommendations, and conclusion.